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Mar. 3, 2015 — Gastric bypass and similar stomach-shrinking surgeries are a popular option for obese patients looking to lose weight or treat type 2 diabetes. While the surgeries have been linked to a decreased ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — New links between inflammation and regeneration have been found by scientists, including new information on signaling pathways that are activated by a receptor protein called ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes ... full story

Feb. 18, 2015 — By staying up for two days straight, researchers have figured out for the first time exactly how Clostridium difficile wreaks havoc on the guts of animals in such a short time. The findings could ... full story

Feb. 18, 2015 — Potential targets for therapy for some adolescents with cystic fibrosis who develop advanced liver disease have been found by researchers. They found that those with liver disease had a different ... full story

Feb. 16, 2015 — Cells lining the gut form a barrier that can be breached because of a signaling molecule called tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Elevated levels of TNF have been shown to cause inflammatory bowel ... full story

Feb. 16, 2015 — A new study in mice has shown that the DNA of bacteria that live in the body can pass a trait to offspring in a way similar to the parents' own DNA. According to the authors, the discovery means ... full story

Feb. 10, 2015 — Researchers have discovered that antibiotics have an unwanted impact on the microorganisms that live in an animal's gut that's more broad and complex than previously known. A study has helped to ... full story

Feb. 9, 2015 — Chronic narcotic use is more than twice as prevalent in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), compared with children without this disease, according to a new study. Narcotics may be ... full story

Rare Disease Prematurely Ages Children

AP (Aug. 5, 2013) — Cockayne syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by short stature and an appearance of premature aging. The Share and Care Cockayne Syndrome Network met for its annual conference, this year in Virginia, to help families living with the disease.

Mar. 3, 2015 — Gastric bypass and similar stomach-shrinking surgeries are a popular option for obese patients looking to lose weight or treat type 2 diabetes. While the surgeries have been linked to a decreased ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — New links between inflammation and regeneration have been found by scientists, including new information on signaling pathways that are activated by a receptor protein called ... full story

Feb. 25, 2015 — Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes ... full story

Feb. 18, 2015 — By staying up for two days straight, researchers have figured out for the first time exactly how Clostridium difficile wreaks havoc on the guts of animals in such a short time. The findings could ... full story

Feb. 18, 2015 — Potential targets for therapy for some adolescents with cystic fibrosis who develop advanced liver disease have been found by researchers. They found that those with liver disease had a different ... full story

Feb. 18, 2015 — 10-hydroxy-cis-12-octadecenoic acid (HYA), a gut microbial metabolite of linoleic acid, has a suppressive effect on intestinal inflammation, researchers have discovered. HYA is expected to be ... full story

Feb. 16, 2015 — Cells lining the gut form a barrier that can be breached because of a signaling molecule called tumor necrosis factor (TNF). Elevated levels of TNF have been shown to cause inflammatory bowel ... full story

Feb. 16, 2015 — A new study in mice has shown that the DNA of bacteria that live in the body can pass a trait to offspring in a way similar to the parents' own DNA. According to the authors, the discovery means ... full story

Feb. 10, 2015 — Researchers have discovered that antibiotics have an unwanted impact on the microorganisms that live in an animal's gut that's more broad and complex than previously known. A study has ... full story

Feb. 9, 2015 — Chronic narcotic use is more than twice as prevalent in children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), compared with children without this disease, according to a new study. Narcotics may be ... full story

Feb. 9, 2015 — It’s the hottest topic among allergy experts. It’s showing up more and doctors don’t yet know why. Allergy specialists are seeing more people with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), an ... full story

Feb. 5, 2015 — Researchers found that a baby’s diet during the first few months of life has a profound influence on the composition, diversity, and stability of the gut microbiome. These factors influence the ... full story

Feb. 4, 2015 — A woman successfully treated for a recurrent Clostridium difficile infection with stool from an overweight donor rapidly gained weight herself afterwards, becoming obese, according to a case ... full story

Feb. 4, 2015 — A newfound link between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and early menopause has been reported by researchers. This link, as well as links with other gynecologic problems and with pelvic pain, may help ... full story

Feb. 3, 2015 — A physician is leading a study for women with a higher risk of breast cancer that focuses on two natural approaches to preventing breast cancer: weight loss and omega-3 fatty acids EPA and ... full story

Jan. 27, 2015 — Neonatal intestinal disorders that prevent infants from getting the nutrients they need may be caused by defects in the lysosomal system -- or cell recycling center -- that occur before weaning. ... full story

Jan. 26, 2015 — A gut bacterium called Listeria, which is often found in soft cheese, is known to present a risk to pregnant women. Researchers now show how Listeria uses distinct tactics to breach the intestine and ... full story

Jan. 22, 2015 — As many as 1.4 million Americans suffer from uncomfortable abdominal cramping and diarrhea that come with inflammatory bowel disease. The condition is associated with an imbalance among the thousands ... full story

Jan. 22, 2015 — Inflammatory bowel diseases are associated with a decrease in the diversity of bacteria in the gut, but a new study has linked the same illnesses to an increase in the diversity of ... full story

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